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Photos: Venezuelans Rally For Presidential Election

CARACAS, Venezuela—For 14 years, Hugo Chavez has charmed them, inspired them and made them believe he is nothing short of their savior.
“Chavistas” are the lifeblood of the Venezuelan leader’s leftist movement, and as he runs for re-election on Sunday, the question is whether Chavez still has enough popular appeal to stave off the toughest challenge of his presidency from youthful rival Henrique Capriles. It’s a historic test for Latin America’s most outspoken and divisive leader—and for his “Chavismo” movement.